4 d. ago Iran accuses IAEA of double standards, suspends nuclear oversight

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, accusing him of taking a “destructive” approach that prompted Tehran to halt cooperation with the agency. In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday, Pezeshkian defended Iran’s recent decision to cut ties with the International Atomic […]

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6 d. ago Iran bans UN nuclear chief amid rising conflict with Israel and US

TEHRAN – Iran has officially barred Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, as tensions continue to escalate in the region. In a major move, Iran also removed IAEA surveillance cameras from several of its nuclear facilities, cutting off key international oversight. This step marks a sharp […]

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6 d. ago Trump rejects claims of $30 billion nuclear offer to Iran, calls reports a ‘hoax’

WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has firmly denied reports suggesting that his administration offered Iran $30 billion to develop a civilian nuclear energy program. He accused media outlets of spreading false information and dismissed the reports as “ridiculous.” CNN and NBC News earlier reported that the Trump administration recently considered economic incentives for Iran […]

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8 d. ago U.S. defense chief Hegseth defends Iran strike, accuses media of spreading “fake news”

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the recent Operation Midnight Hammer, calling it “highly successful” and a precision military achievement. He said the mission, ordered by President Trump, skillfully hit Iranian nuclear facilities. Hegseth criticized certain U.S. media outlets for running what he called baseless stories that cast doubt on the operation’s success and presidential […]

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9 d. ago China blames U.S. for sparking Iran nuclear crisis at UN meeting

China has strongly criticized the United States for triggering the current Iran nuclear crisis, accusing Washington of creating instability and undermining diplomatic efforts. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, China’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Fu Cong, said that the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and forced Iran to scale […]

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1 week ago Fragile truce appears to hold between Iran and Israel after Trump vents anger

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appeared to hold Tuesday after initially faltering, and US President Donald Trump expressed frustration with both sides, saying they have fought “for so long and so hard” that they do not know what they are doing. Israel had earlier accused Iran of launching missiles into its airspace after […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif: Iran never started war, west fuels conflict with double standards

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif strongly criticized Western countries for their “double standards” amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. He accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of biased and selective reporting. Asif declared Pakistan’s full solidarity with Iran following Israel’s unprovoked attacks on Tehran’s nuclear sites that began on June 13. Asif highlighted that […]

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1 week ago Israel accuses Iran of ceasefire violation; Tehran denies missile attacks

Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz accused Iran of violating the ceasefire by launching missile attacks and ordered the Israeli military to respond strongly. However, Tehran denied these allegations of ceasefire violations. According to Reuters, Israel Katz claimed that Iran fired missiles at Israel despite the ceasefire announced by the US President. He said he directed […]

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1 week ago Israel accuses Iran of ceasefire breach, orders retaliatory strikes

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN – The tensions flared again in the Middle East after Israel accused Iran of violating a recently agreed ceasefire

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1 week ago Iran’s elite unit warns of strong retaliation after U.S. strike on nuclear sites

The spokesperson of Iran’s elite Khatam al-Anbia unit has issued a strong warning to the United States, promising severe consequences following U.S. airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Speaking to Iranian media, Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari accused the U.S. of carrying out these attacks on behalf of Israel, calling it a blatant violation of Iran’s […]

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1 week ago Russia slams Trump for starting ‘new war’ on Iran, warns of regional chaos

MOSCOW — A senior Russian official on Sunday sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing him of launching a new war by ordering strikes on Iran, a move Moscow believes will only strengthen Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s grip on power. Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, said Trump had failed in his […]

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1 week ago Iran slams US for betrayal after strikes, seeks urgent UN action

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the recent US attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear sites, accusing President Donald Trump of deceiving not only Iran but also his own nation. Speaking at a press briefing in Istanbul, Araghchi described the strikes as a clear violation of international law. He stated that the United States, […]

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2 w. ago US imposes sanctions on 20 entities over supplying sensitive machinery to Iran

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on at least 20 entities, five individuals, and three vessels accused of supplying sensitive machinery to Iran. According to The Guardian, two of the sanctioned companies are based in Hong Kong. The U.S. Treasury Department announced the action on Friday through its Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). […]

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2 w. ago Iran fires missiles at Israeli military targets; 47 injured as tensions rise

Iran launched fresh missile attacks targeting Israel’s military command and intelligence headquarters, along with other strategic sites. Israeli officials confirmed at least 47 people were injured in the strikes, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of targeting the Soroka Hospital. According to Iranian news agency Arna, the morning missile strikes focused on the Israeli […]

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2 w. ago Iran fires missiles on Israeli military sites, 30 injured in latest attacks

Iran launched missile attacks targeting Israel’s military command and intelligence headquarters, as well as an intelligence camp near Soroka Hospital. Israeli officials confirmed that at least 30 people were injured in the strikes, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of targeting the Soroka Hospital itself. According to Iranian news agency Arna, the main targets […]

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2 w. ago Germany backs Israel’s ‘dirty job’ in Iran, says only US can deliver nuclear blow

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, defended Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites. He called it a “dirty job” that Israel is doing not just for itself, but “for the world.” He accused Iran’s “mullah regime” of having inflicted death and chaos across the Middle East. Merz […]

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2 w. ago Iran considers exiting NPT amid tensions with Israel, says foreign ministry

TEHRAN — Iran may reconsider its membership in the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the country’s foreign ministry revealed on Monday, as lawmakers begin drafting a bill that could lead to withdrawal. This comes amid escalating tensions following Israeli airstrikes and accusations about Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed during a press conference […]

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2 w. ago Iran threatens to target US, UK, and French bases over Israel support

Iran warned it will strike US, UK, and French military bases if they help Israel stop its attacks. Tehran said these countries’ bases and naval ships in the region will no longer be safe. The threat came through Iran’s state media and was reported by the BBC. Iran accused these nations of backing Israel’s strikes […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending. ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023. […]

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3 w. ago IAEA passes resolution accusing Iran of nuclear violations after 20 years

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has passed a resolution against Iran for breaking nuclear rules. This is the first time in 20 years that the agency has officially accused Iran of violating nuclear non-proliferation agreements. The resolution shows growing concern about Iran’s nuclear activities worldwide. The resolution was proposed by the United States, the […]

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